
Mr Shaun McCarthy
Higher Degree by Research Candidate
Portfolio Manager
School of Education
Faculty of Arts, Business, Law and Economics
My research and professional practice centre on educational strategy, with a particular emphasis on curriculum innovation, blended and online program design, and the strategic use of learning technologies. I am especially interested in how digital transformation can support scalable, high-quality learning experiences across higher education.
My current PhD project, “Precision Education: Using Artificial Intelligence to Enhance Real-World Learning”, explores how big data and AI can be leveraged to personalise learning and improve student success. This research aims to develop practical, data-informed frameworks for adaptive teaching, learning analytics, and predictive student support.
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Journals
Year Citation 2025 McCarthy, S., Palmer, E., & Falkner, N. (2025). Personalising with AI in higher education: exploring educator characteristics and their role in shaping blended learning. Higher Education Research and Development, 17 pages.
2023 McCarthy, S., & Palmer, E. (2023). Defining an effective approach to blended learning in higher education: A systematic review. Australasian Journal of Educational Technology, 39(2), 98-114.
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